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Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The Plains, Virginia
- Entry
- $30
- Days to go
- 32
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- The Plains, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Nov 7, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
This run is in memory of Bob Gurtler, former mayor of the Plains, chemical engineer(rocket scientist) and life long runner. As a member of many running clubs. He mentored many beginning runner, supported the running community, and advocated for the health and well being of all.
The race starts at 8am at Grace Episcopal Church in the Plains, Va. and proceeds through town and down to Hopewell road. It continues to the halfway point and returns on the same course back to the church where it finish. All proceeds go to the local food pantry, Peas & Grace.
Key dates
Registration opens
Jun 8, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 7, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 7, 2026
Race day
Nov 7, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Nov 7, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$30
Tier 1
Ends
Oct 7, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$30Jun 8, 2026
Tier 2
$35Oct 7, 2026
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